(Idaho Freedom Caucus, June 24, 2026)
By: Idaho Freedom Caucus
When most people think about elected legislators, they think about the work done during the legislative session at the Idaho Capitol. But for members of the Idaho Freedom Caucus, defending liberty and constitutional principles doesn’t begin and end in Boise. It’s a year-round endeavor.
Many of our Caucus members are also actively involved in their local Republican Party organizations. Recently many of us participated in the Idaho Republican Party State Convention. This involvement helps ensure we do our part to keep the Idaho Republican Party grounded in the principles of limited government, individual liberty, personal responsibility, strong families, and constitutional governance.
What Is the Idaho GOP Convention?
The Idaho Republican Party State Convention is held every two years and brings together delegates from across Idaho to conduct party business. Delegates represent Republican voters from their local legislative districts, counties and precincts (voting regions).
The Convention serves several important purposes:
- Electing party leadership
- Debating and adopting party rules
- Updating the Idaho Republican Party Platform
- Considering resolutions on important public policy issues
- Building relationships between grassroots activists and elected officials
- Setting the direction and priorities of the Republican Party moving forward
In many ways, the Convention serves as the voice of Republican grassroots members throughout Idaho. Our Republican Party Platform reflects the values and priorities that Republican voters expect their elected officials to champion. Being involved keeps us connected to the grassroots citizens who elected us.
Idaho Freedom Caucus Members in Action
This year’s convention saw strong participation from Idaho Freedom Caucus members serving in a variety of leadership and committee roles. Our Idaho Freedom Caucus members used the opportunity to meet with other legislators and discuss legislation for the upcoming session.
Rep. Tony Wisniewski: Served as a delegate and as the Chair of the Legislative District 5 delegation, which covers part of Kootenai County.
Rep. Elaine Price: Served as a Kootenai County delegate and on the Rules Committee, while also assisting with convention work involving the Credentials and Platform Committees.
Rep. Kyle Harris: Served as a Legislative District 7 delegate representing Idaho, Adams, and Nez Perce counties.
Rep. Rob Beiswenger: Participated as the Vice Chair of the Legislative District 8 delegation which covers Elmore, Valley, Boise and Custer counties. He spent time at the convention challenging positions he believed were inconsistent with the liberty-minded principles many Idaho Republicans expect from party leadership.
Sen. Tammy Nichols: Served as a Canyon County delegate, worked on the Credentials Committee, and introduced and passed a resolution supporting the federal SAVE Act.
Rep. Cornel Rasor: Remained actively engaged throughout convention activities serving as the Parliamentarian for two committees and for the general sessions.
Sen. Phil Hart: Served on the Platform Committee and as Chair of the Shoshone County delegates. He also continues to serve in a leadership role in rebuilding and strengthening his local county Republican organization.
Rep. Dale Hawkins: Served as a Legislative District 2 delegate, representing parts of Bonner and Kootenai counties and all of Shoshone, Benewah and Clearwater counties. He also served as a member of the Rules Committee.
The Idaho Freedom Caucus was founded on the belief that representative government works best when elected officials remain connected to the people they serve. That means showing up not only at the Capitol, but also in county central committees, legislative district organizations, town halls, grassroots events, and state party meetings.
From local precinct meetings to statewide policy debates, the work of preserving liberty requires engagement at every level. Idaho Freedom Caucus members understand that protecting Idaho’s conservative values is a year-round effort, and the Idaho GOP Convention is one of the many places where that work continues.
The Idaho Freedom Caucus members would like to congratulate former Idaho Freedom Caucus member Dorothy Moon on her re-election as Idaho Republican Party Chairman!
